Manual Transmission Fluid
Application Guide
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Understanding Today’s
Transmission Fluids
With so many automatic Transmission fluids, it’s hard to choose the one best-suited for each vehicle. As the trusted leader
in Transmission and drive line fluid applications, Valvoline has the most complete line up of branded solutions. Contact
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General Motors & Chrysler:
Valvoline Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid
• High performance manual Transmission lubricant
designed to meet the extreme demands of passenger
car manual Transmission gearbox applications
• Enhanced performance in both low and high
temperature operating conditions
• Excellent wear protection under high loads and
extreme pressure
• Resistance to oxidation and remains stable under
extreme pressures
• Exceptional anti-foam performance for added protection
• Recommended for General Motors and Chrysler vehicles
including GM part numbers 12345349, 12377916 and
12345577 as well as Chrysler part number 4874464
Part# 811095
SynPower 75w90 Gear Oil:
Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Gear Oil
• Formulated for ultimate protection and performance.
A thermally stable, extreme-pressure gear lubricant, it
is designed to operate and protect in both high and
low extreme temperature conditions.
• Specially recommended for limited-slip hypoid
differentials and is compatible with conventional
gear lubricants.
• Contains special additives to assist in protecting gear
teeth from rust and corrosion and reduce chattering in
limited-slip differentials
• Provides outstanding thermal stability for cleanliness
and longer service life
• Recommended for (conventional and limited slip)
manual Transmissions where an API GL-5 or MT-1
fluid is specified
Part# 723856 or VV975
Domestic & Import Multi-Vehicle:
Valvoline MaxLife ATF (Full Synthetic)
• Recommended for all vehicles manufactured by
General Motors & Ford (except those with CVTs,
or those calling for Type F ATF) including Mercon LV
• Recommended for many imports, including Toyota,
Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi,
Hyundai, BMW, Volkswagen and Audi
• Outperforms conventional Transmission fluids
General Motors & Ford:
Valvoline DEX/MERC
• Recommended for vehicles manufactured by
General Motors & Ford, 2005 and earlier
• Recommended for many imports, 2005 and earlier,
including select Toyota and Mazda
• Recommended for use where DEXRON®
Transmission fluid is required
Part# VV353
-III/MERCON®
Ford:
Valvoline ATF Recommended for
MERCON®
V Applications
• Recommended for most Ford vehicles
• Required for 1996 and newer Ford vehicles and
backwards compatible with MERCON®
Part# VV360
applications
General Motors:
Valvoline DEXRON®
• General Motors licensed and approved
• Required for all 2006 and newer GM vehicles and
backwards compatible with older GM vehicles
• Provides twice the durability and stability versus
the DEXRON®
Part# VV370
-VI (Full Synthetic)
-III specification
Chrysler:
Valvoline ATF+4®
• Chrysler licensed and approved
• Supercedes all previous Chrysler specifications
including ATF+3®
• Required for all Chrysler vehicles
Part# VV346
(Full Synthetic)
, ATF+2®
and Type 7176®
all vehicles except as noted MA 2001-12 Ford Escape 2005-12 Ford Escape Hybrid 2001-06, 200811 Mazda Tribute 2005-11 Mercury Mariner, Mariner Hybrid 1997-2010 Ford F150 1997-99 Ford F250 LD 2002 Lincoln Blackwood 2006-08 Lincoln Mark LT
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all vehicles except as noted MA 2001-12 Ford Escape 2005-12 Ford Escape Hybrid 2001-06, 200811 Mazda Tribute 2005-11 Mercury Mariner, Mariner Hybrid 1997-2010 Ford F150 1997-99 Ford F250 LD 2002 Lincoln Blackwood 2006-08 Lincoln Mark LT
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